Louis Vuitton: Damier vs Monogram

[chocsta]

I am buying an LV Papillon 30 and would like your advice... I am 21 and it will be for everyday use Opinions are greatly appreciated!

 

[leyla m.]

without a doubt the monogram.
i find the damier awful for some reason.
maybe cause the leather trims are dark

 

[LadyIllusion]

Damier definitely! Monogram is too common, who doesn't have a monogram LV bag(except me)!

 

[banana]

Neither... I prefer those colourful vernis bedford bags.

 

[tott]

I prefer damier over monogram. But for some reason I find the monogram is more versatile, even though they're both brown?! Probably because I'm more used to seeing the monogram (mis)matched with anything!

 

[MJCouture]

Damier. Mono is so disgustingly popular. Whether everyone's is real or fake, they are everywhere, and it is obnoxious for everyone to have your bag. Damie is elegantly chic, and you will actually get more use out of it beacause the straps (unlike those of vachetta ones on mono bags) are totally resistant to almost any stain.

 

[Street_a_Licious]

Hehe, a white MC one

 

[chocsta]

Originally posted by banana@Apr 4th, 2004 - 12:25 pm
Neither... I prefer those colourful vernis bedford bags.

I love Vernis , but this is going to replace my Monogram Speedy for everyday use, so I need something that will go with pretty much anything

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Monogram Glace

 

[chocsta]

Originally posted by PrinceOfCats@Apr 4th, 2004 - 1:47 pm
Monogram Glace

Prince, they don't have the Papillon in Glace

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Aha, subtle hint not to buy the papillon at all...

 

[Plumour]

I definitely prefer Papillon in Damier and that's why I got mine in Damier
I actually really love Damier, just love how the handles are that rich dark brown on Damier pieces

 

[chocsta]

Originally posted by MissPurple@Apr 4th, 2004 - 2:53 pm
I definitely prefer Papillon in Damier and that's why I got mine in Damier
I actually really love Damier, just love how the handles are that rich dark brown on Damier pieces

It seems like the goldware also stands out more on the Damier?

 

[chocsta]

Originally posted by PrinceOfCats@Apr 4th, 2004 - 2:32 pm
Aha, subtle hint not to buy the papillon at all...

Haha Prince... What's wrong with the Papillon?

 

[vintage_princess]

I dont know why, but im not fond of the Damier...but having said that, i think the monogram is so common

 

[ultramarine]

Originally posted by vintage_princess@Apr 4th, 2004 - 3:27 pm
I dont know why, but im not fond of the Damier...but having said that, i think the monogram is so common

Agree! On top of it ... I think that there aren't that many Damier knock-offs, so I'll guess people wudn't dare to ask or check if its real ... as said before ... i'm not a big fan of Damier, but I'm madly in love w/the papillion .. I'll guess I'd go damier!

 

[Orochian]

Originally posted by chocsta@Apr 4th, 2004 - 4:40 am
I am buying an LV Papillon 30 and would like your advice... I am 21 and it will be for everyday use Opinions are greatly appreciated!

How about neither.
c'mon, you're 21, live a little and go with a more youthful model, the Papillon is so....em..."lunching ladies", if you know what I mean.

As for the dilemma between Monogram and Damier, I mean, they're both brown, and honestly IMO nothing looks their best in brown, or when paired with something brown. As tott said, the way fashion victims are (mis)matching everything with their precious LV gear is scary.

 

[chocsta]

Originally posted by Orochian@Apr 5th, 2004 - 12:38 am
c'mon, you're 21, live a little and go with a more youthful model, the Papillon is so....em..."lunching ladies", if you know what I mean.

Haha, lunching ladies I'm not sure that's the impression I'm looking for... So in your opinion what would make me look less like a "lunching lady"?

 

[Orochian]

I don't know, how about a chic little messenger? Vuitton makes plenty of those in almost all of their lines. Sorry, I may be a little biased cos I'm a messenger-freak.

 

[leyla m.]

Originally posted by chocsta+Apr 5th, 2004 - 7:47 am--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(chocsta @ Apr 5th, 2004 - 7:47 am)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Orochian@Apr 5th, 2004 - 12:38 am
c'mon, you're 21, live a little and go with a more youthful model, the Papillon is so....em..."lunching ladies", if you know what I mean.

Haha, lunching ladies I'm not sure that's the impression I'm looking for... So in your opinion what would make me look less like a "lunching lady"? [/b][/quote]
i happen to think that the papillon is one of the few bags of LV that are more young than oldish looking
plus i think 21 is not being a teen anymore so carrying one wouldnt look bad IMO